7350 Department of Industrial Relations
Program Descriptions

36 - COMMISSION ON HEALTH AND SAFETY AND WORKERS' COMPENSATION

The Commission on Health and Safety and Workers' Compensation is responsible for: (1) issuing an annual report on the state of the workers' compensation system, including recommendations for administrative or legislative modifications which would improve the operation of the system; (2) conducting specified surveys and evaluations required by law; (3) conducting continuing examination of the workers' compensation system and the state's activities to prevent industrial injuries and occupational diseases, including making recommendations on how to improve the workers' compensation and health and safety program, and if it deems appropriate, conducting or contracting for studies necessary to carry out its responsibilities; (4) maintaining the worker occupational safety and health training and education program and funding an insurance loss control services coordinator; and (5) issuing, if necessary, a report and recommendations on the improvement and simplification of the notices required to be provided by insurers and self-insured employers.